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Apr 27, 2018
Welding Distortion Problems
Welding distortion happens when your base metal expands and contracts as it's heated and cools down.
Mar 27, 2018
5 Work Welding Accidents
Here are some of the worst welding accidents that you can learn from in terms of safety at work.
Mar 19, 2018
5 Extreme Welding Art Projects
Here are five extreme welding art projects that will get your creative juices flowing.
Mar 06, 2018
Historic Women Welders
Historic women welders started breaking the gender stereotypes as far back as World War II. Today, women welders are still challenging these stereotypes.
Mar 05, 2018
Underwater Welding Schools
Basic information you need on underwater welding schools and a list of shools around the world.
Feb 12, 2018
Women In Welding
These women in welding make amazing projects and metal art from scratch.
Jan 18, 2018
Right Angle Jig Plans
Build your own right angle jig for welding 90 degree angles perfectly and for pennies on the dollar.
Jan 18, 2018
Build A Workbench
A step by step guide to building a workbench for your welding fabrication shop.
Dec 17, 2017
Your First Welder
Helps you buy your first welder by asking and answering simple questions about your work environment.
Oct 25, 2017
Short Circuit Metal Transfer
GMAW MIG welding short circuit metal transfer explanation including arc on and arc off illustrations.
Oct 24, 2017
Boat Arch
I used aluminum tube and plate to fabricate this boat arch. It's used to hold fishing poles, a net, and the radar. I tig welded it.
Oct 07, 2017
A Guide To Underwater Welding
Underwater welding is a challenging and rewarding career for the certified welder diver.
Sep 19, 2017
MIG Spool Gun
How to use a spool gun with your MIG welder to weld aluminum and steel effectively.
Sep 16, 2017
Types Of MIG Welding Metal Transfer
The three types of mig welding metal transfer methods explained.
Aug 05, 2017
How To Build A Trailer
This is a step by step guide on how to build a trailer that is better than factory made trailers.
Jul 25, 2017
Vertical Stick Welding
Welding in the vertical stick welding position is made easier with these tips.
Jun 03, 2017
Parts Of A Weld
Here are the parts of a weld using a cross section of a fillet and groove weld bead.
May 12, 2017
Basic Welding Positions
The four basic welding positions and information on pipe welding.
May 11, 2017
MIG Wire Types
Explains mig wire size, stickout, and travel speed for different metal types and thicknesses.
Mar 15, 2017
Free Welding Tips and Tricks
Our welding tips and tricks will help make better arc welding or gas welding beads.
Mar 14, 2017
Money Making Welding Projects
A guide to money making welding projects and how to find hot welding niches.
Mar 14, 2017
Overhead Arc Welding Guide
Techniques for the overhead arc welding position for all you stick welders out there.
Mar 13, 2017
Can You Mig Weld Aluminum
If you want to mig weld aluminum on 110v, 115v, or 230v use one of these machines.
Feb 14, 2017
Types Of Material For Welding
Common types of material and metal used for home, farm, and art welding projects.
Feb 10, 2017
MIG Welding Tips and Tricks!
These mig welding tips cover gas metal arc welding techniques which improves your welds.
Feb 09, 2017
Weld Types Explained
There are many weld types and this articles explains eight of them in detail.
Jan 26, 2017
Weld Table With Vice and Bender!
I needed a welding table to start doing some projects, so after looking at several different designs and plans, I decided on this type of table. I added
Jan 08, 2017
6 Foot Scrap Metal Fence.
I have build a 6 foot high metal fence, 200feet long, using mostly scrap iron. I used 3oilfield pipe, cemented 3 feet into the ground, 8 feet spacing.
Dec 26, 2016
What Welding School Doesn't Teach!
I've been a welder at a hazmat refinery for over 10 years and I have to say no amount of school will prepare you for the field. No offense to anyone.
Dec 07, 2016
Mig Welding Tutorial
A mig welding tutorial plus other tips on welding stainless steel of different thicknesses.
Dec 01, 2016
Hobby Welder
I had to make a 3-piece bracket using short pieces of 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch steel that required unusual angles impossible to shape using normal clamping
Nov 23, 2016
Want To Weld Thick Metal?
Tips on how to weld thick metal using quarter inch plate as an example
Aug 23, 2016
Student Welding Projects
Welding teachers discuss student welding projects and ideas to learn metalworking skills
Aug 16, 2016
Build A Welding Cart
If you want to build a welding cart for MIG, TIG, or ARC welding then this tutorial and blueprints will guide you.
Jul 27, 2016
Welding Basics and Frame Fabrication
Several pages on welding basics taken from our Welding and Chopper Frame Fabrication guide.
Jul 06, 2016
How To Gas Weld Aluminum
Ron Fournier reveals how to gas weld aluminum on this 60 minute gas welding instrtuctional dvd.
Jul 05, 2016
Low Profile Oil Drain Pan Build
Build your own low profile oil drain pan in your garage and save money.
Jun 26, 2016
Build A Garden Arbor
Weld up a garden arbor that will last a lifetime because wood arbors rot and fall apart.
Jun 07, 2016
Build A Tomato Cage For Your Garden
If you want to build a tomato cage for your garden you'll need to bend and weld the wire.
May 03, 2016
Garden Bench Build
Build your own garden bench in just fourteen steps with this step by step tutorial.
Apr 08, 2016
Childrens Summer Camp Sheet Metal Project Ideas?
My name is Drake, and I am looking for projects using 18 G sheet metal , pencil rod and scrap we have lying around our shop. We generally would buy the
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